FUE hair transplantation is the most frequently used hair transplantation method, which started to be developed in the early 2000s and has been used since 2005. FUE hair transplantation method is the most widely applied hair transplantation technique not only in our country but all over the world, due to its advantages such as not requiring a surgical operation and providing natural and permanent results.
FUE Hair Transplantation ?
FUE hair transplantation is a hair transplantation technique in which the grafts are loosened with the help of special motors , collected one by one, and transplanted to the hair transplantation area one by one. It can be interpreted as Follicular Unit Extraction .
FUE Hair Transplantation Technique?
FUE hair transplantation technique is performed using special micro-tipped FUE motors. In this way, the need to make an incision for hair transplantation is eliminated. In the basic procedure, the grafts collected with FUE engines are placed in the channels opened using steel-tipped blades , also with FUE engines. However, it is not possible to talk about a single FUE technique today. While performing the basic FUE procedure, there are techniques that receive additional assistance from different advanced medical devices. FUE techniques can be generally listed as follows:
- Classic FUE Technique
- Robotic FUE
- DHI Technique
- Sapphire FUE
Which technique will be suitable for you is determined after comprehensive examinations. In determining the technique, many different issues such as the patient’s preference, needs and expectations from hair transplantation are taken into consideration.
In Which Situations Is FUE Hair Transplant Preferred?
There are no restrictions on the situations in which FUE hair transplantation can be preferred . For patients who meet the treatment conditions, treatment can be performed regardless of the reason for the thinning or absence of hair. In this context, the situations in which the FUE method is preferred can be listed as follows:
- Hair loss due to genetic reasons
- Hair loss due to skin diseases
- Hair loss due to hormonal problems
- Congenital sparse hair or absence of hair problem
- Hair loss due to different treatments
- Hair loss due to trichotillomania (hair pulling disease)
Who Cannot Have FUE Hair Transplantation ?
People who cannot undergo FUE hair transplantation can be listed as follows:
- Hair transplantation cannot be performed on people under the age of 20.
- In order for hair transplantation treatment to be applied to people with a disease such as diabetes or blood pressure, their disease must be in a certain order. Hair transplantation treatment cannot be applied to these people without doctor’s approval.
- It is not a suitable treatment method for people with blood-borne diseases.
- FUE hair transplantation, the person must have a sufficient number of grafts . The donor area does not have to be the nape of the neck. In this way, if sufficient grafts are located in different parts of the body, transplantation can be performed from these areas.
- For FUE hair transplantation, the patient’s general health condition must be suitable for hair transplantation.
there are general limitations on people for whom the FUE hair transplantation technique cannot be performed , it should be said that the final decision will be made by a doctor who is an expert in the field after the examinations. For this reason, it is important for the patient to undergo a comprehensive examination in a specialist clinic after deciding to undergo hair transplantation.
How is FUE Hair Transplantation Performed?
FUE hair transplantation application varies depending on which type of FUE is preferred. Hair transplantation procedures performed with the classical FUE method are basically carried out as follows:
- Local anesthesia is applied to ensure that the patient does not feel pain during hair transplantation.
- After waiting 5 to 10 minutes for local anesthesia to take effect, the first stage of the treatment, the graft harvesting stage, begins. At this point, the nape area is generally chosen as the donor area. However, if there are not enough grafts on the back of the neck , other areas such as the chest and beard, which are determined as secondary donor areas, can also be used. Graft harvesting is carried out without any interruption with special tip FUE motors .
- Channels are opened in the hair transplantation area so that the grafts can be transplanted. During the channel opening phase , many issues such as the angle of hair growth, the depth and thickness of the grafts are taken into consideration.
- Finally, the transplantation process is completed by placing the grafts one by one into the opened channels using FUE motors.
- After FUE hair transplantation treatment, the patient can be discharged on the same day.
How Long is the FUE Hair Transplant Procedure?
the FUE hair transplantation application period, the operation planning must be made. Issues that may cause changes in the FUE hair transplantation application time can be listed as follows:
- Width of the area to be transplanted
- Number of grafts planned to be used in treatment
- Number of sessions determined for FUE hair transplantation application
- Experience of the specialist who will perform the treatment
graft harvesting phase in FUE hair transplantation treatment may take between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the number of grafts to be used. Accordingly, it can be predicted that the treatment will last approximately 6 – 7 hours.
What Should Be Done Before FUE Hair Transplantation?
What needs to be done before FUE hair transplantation treatment is explained in detail by your doctor after the treatment planning. The most basic information about what needs to be done in preparation for treatment can be listed as follows:
- Allow the healing process to pass comfortably, smoking should be stopped two weeks before the treatment.
- Stopping alcohol consumption two days before the treatment will reduce the risk of bleeding and speed up the healing process.
- On the day of hair transplantation, you should wear comfortable clothes and make sure your hair is clean.
- On the day of treatment, you should avoid applying cosmetics to the area where hair transplantation will be performed.
- It is recommended to take a break from heavy exercises one week before the treatment. There are no restrictions for light exercises.
- During the planning phase of FUE hair transplantation treatment, you need to provide your doctor with accurate information about your general health condition, medical history and the medications you use regularly.
What Should You Pay Attention to After FUE Hair Transplantation?
Things to consider after FUE hair transplantation are important for the hair transplantation to be successful and to avoid any problems during the healing process. For this reason, comprehensive information is given to you after the operation. In general, the points to be considered after FUE hair transplantation can be listed as follows:
- In order not to cause damage to the operation area during the healing process, it is necessary to protect the area from impacts and impact.
- A few days after the FUE hair transplantation operation, the first washing should be performed in the clinic environment. For this reason, you need to be careful not to let the area come into contact with water for the first three days.
- To reduce the risk of irritation due to friction, you should avoid your pillow and clothes coming into contact with the application area for the first few weeks after the application.
- After FUE treatment, you should avoid alcohol consumption to prevent damage to your hair follicles.
- After hair transplantation treatment, you should avoid smoking to reduce the risk of infection and prevent the healing process from slowing down.
- If you have been prescribed medication after hair transplantation treatment, you must continue to use it regularly.
- If the operation area becomes itchy after FUE hair transplantation treatment, you should contact your doctor as direct scratching of the area may cause irritation.
- During the healing process, you should avoid contact of the area with direct sunlight.
- It is recommended that you wait three weeks after the operation to start heavy exercises.
- It is recommended that you avoid swimming in the pool and sea for the first few weeks as it increases the risk of infection.
What are the Benefits of FUE Hair Transplantation Method?
The advantages provided by the FUE hair transplantation method have made the technique very popular in recent years. The benefits of using the FUE technique in hair transplantation for the patient can be listed as follows:
- Special tip FUE motors used in the FUE hair transplantation technique shorten the procedure time.
- FUE engines loosen the grafts in the donor area and collect them one by one. The fact that FUE engines perform graft harvesting without an incision reduces the risk of bleeding.
- The fact that the FUE hair transplantation technique does not require surgery shortens the recovery time.
- In the FUE hair transplantation method, up to 4500 grafts can be transplanted in a single session. This advantage of the technique shortens the treatment time and helps to achieve the desired density.
- There is no loss of sensation after the FUE operation.
- The most important advantage of not making an incision during the FUE hair transplantation technique is that there is no scar left in the operation area.
- In 85% of patients using the FUE hair transplantation technique, a single session is sufficient for treatment. The fact that the recovery period after the operation is shorter than other methods allows the second application to be performed in a short time in cases that require a second session.
- FUE hair transplantation technique can be used not only for hair but also for eyebrow and beard transplantation.
- The fact that various parts of the body can be used as donor areas in the FUE hair transplantation technique allows patients who do not have a sufficient number of grafts in the nape area to undergo hair transplantation treatment .